Purpose

The Director of City Development is requested to authorise expenditure to complete works on Phase 1 and carry out the second and final phase of construction on the 1875 Blockshops at Kirkgate Market.

Decision

The Director of City Development has authorised total expenditure of £7,763,500. This consists of £1,640,000 for the retrospective fee approvals, essential variations and other costs required to complete phase 1, and £6,123,500 for phase 2 fees and costs including the tender sum of £5,387,000 submitted by Bermar Building Co Ltd. Works funded from existing budget provision (capital scheme 33077).